Landmark
Tarwin's Gap
The pass through the Mountains of Dhoom into Shienar, the traditional path of Trolloc invasions.
Where is Tarwin's Gap?
Tarwin's Gap lies north of Fal Dara, about 230 miles (370 km) away as the crow flies.
About Tarwin's Gap
Tarwin's Gap is a long pass through the Mountains of Dhoom north of Shienar, the main route for Shadowspawn moving south out of the Blasted Lands. Shienaran fortresses such as Fal Dara exist largely to hold it.
At the end of The Eye of the World, Lord Agelmar leads Shienar's army to the Gap to meet a huge Trolloc host. The pass returns in later books whenever the Shadow tries to break south.
Spoiler note: this guide mentions events up to The Eye of the World.
Distances to major cities
| Place | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caemlyn | south-west | About 1,890 miles (3,040 km) |
| Tar Valon | south-west | About 1,050 miles (1,690 km) |
| Cairhien | south | About 1,290 miles (2,080 km) |
| Tear | south | About 2,390 miles (3,850 km) |
| Illian | south | About 2,940 miles (4,730 km) |
| Ebou Dar | south-west | About 3,250 miles (5,230 km) |
| Emond's Field | south-west | About 2,340 miles (3,770 km) |
| Fal Dara | south | About 230 miles (370 km) |
Straight-line estimates, based on the size of Andor.